WhatsApp quotePut simply, setting up a company in Meydan Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. GoldenKey has licensed consulting practice businesses for customers in Meydan Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Italians open through GoldenKey are in food and beverage, fashion, furniture and interiors and engineering, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. As a rule, popular activities in Meydan Free Zone include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In practice, in the first call we check that Meydan Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
On the ground, for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Italy authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Day to day, all prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Just as important, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Italian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
In practice, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Importantly, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages as a rule start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Meydan Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Meydan Free Zone are usually the same.
Can a Italian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Italians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Italians can own 100% of a consulting practice in the UAE. {brand} recommends Meydan Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
